Spring 2009 - Why Budget Cuts Matter

Table of Contents:

Editor's Message - Even against seemingly insurmountable odds

Feature Article

• Why budget cuts matter

Policy Update

• NC Justice Center 2009 Agenda
• Think your energy costs are too high now? Unless we act soon, it's going to get a lot worse!
• Budget woes could stall efforts to support disadvantaged students
• Addressing the needs of NC's aging population
• Want to rebuild the middle class? Support the Employee Free Choice Act
• Would you like the flu with your fries?
• The real State Health Plan crisis
• North Carolina Housing Coalition

Community Focus

• Life... after incarceration
• Becoming an ex ex-offender
• Moncure workers on strike; A matter of justice
• Tribute - Rev. Mac Ledgerton, executive director of the Center for Community Action
• Same-day registration
• HKonJ 3
• Gang epidemic

Information Exchange

• Direct express: A debit card for Social Security payments
• Join the NC Paid Sick Days campaign
• Take action: Join the NC Second Chance campaign
• Welcoming new members of the Justice Center Board of Directors